TO:BEN

[kirbyuser]

the red mercury has a model # of mv 500 on the bottom motor housing. what year is it?

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

That must be a special model made by Royal under contract with the supplier. Same thing with all the "Easy-Clean" commercial uprights.

In Portland, OR, the Stark's Vacuum Cleaners dealerships contracted with Royal to make a few exclusive models... these were Royals but with Stark's exclusive model numbers and trim packages.

~Ben

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

Again, this Mercury Royal would date from no later than 1974. I know, because 1975 was the first year the updated, streamlined nozzle casting for the 801, 285 and 606 was used.

Attached pic of 1975 Royal 801 by Jeff Schroff (hygiene903).

~Ben

 

[kirbyuser]

mercury

thank you for the info. i appreciate that.

 

[hygiene903]

Interesting!

Add Mercury to the list of names of Royal rebadges I've never heard of! Wonder who sold them? Nice find!
Jeff

 

[kirbyuser]

TO: JEFF HYGIENE 903

thanks for the "nice find" comment on the mercury royal. when i saw the red i had to have it.

 

[kirbyuser]

TO: JEFF HYGIENE 903

thanks for the "nice find" comment on the mercury royal. when i saw the red i had to have it.